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Suhai Aziz Talpur is the first woman from lower Sindh to join the police force.—File photo

KARACHI: In one week or less, Clifton Assistant Superintendent Police (ASP) Suhai Aziz Talpur will be promoted to the rank of SP, and no one can be prouder than her father, Aziz Talpur.

Mr Talpur is a political activist and writer based in Hyderabad who was excommunicated from his family after he decided to send his daughter to school.

On Friday, as ASP Suhai’s name flashed on every news channel in the country, Mr Talpur says he received phone calls from family members who had once shunned them.

The young officer has been recommended for Quaid-i-Azam police medal, the first for a woman member in the force

Talking to Dawn, he said that his daughter was always interested in helping people. “She’s a chartered accountant by education you know but she was never happy doing that. She told me that she wanted to become a police officer and that’s how we got around to her preparing and then sitting for the CSS exam,” he added.

ASP Suhai was the first police officer to arrive at the spot. Her name has been recommended for the Quaid-i-Azam police medal — the first for a woman in the police force — by IGP Sindh Dr Kaleem Imam for the bravery she demonstrated.

Talking to Dawn, ASP Suhai said: “Around 9am, I got the news that there was an attack at the Chinese consulate. I was already on my way to work so we redirected and rushed to the crime scene. I already had my guards with me, senior officers were on their way. In the meantime we gathered the bomb disposal squad and fire brigade as well.”

She added: “All the credit for today’s success goes to the jawans who lost their lives. They are the real heroes...they kept the militants engaged while we got there.”

ASP Talpur is the first woman from lower Sindh to join the police force. She’s been a serving officer after clearing her CSS in 2013.

Online praise

Users on Twitter were all praise for the young officer who spearheaded a team of law enforcers against the militants who attacked the Chinese consulate in Karachi.

Following the security operation that foiled the terror attack on the Chinese consulate, political leaders took to Twitter to praise the police officer’s heroic efforts.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tweeted: “Pakistan is proud of all it’s brave daughters like SP Suhai Aziz.
She was among the first to reach the Chinese Consulate and successfully lead the operation that thwarted the terrorist attack in Karachi today.”

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said: “The reprehensible terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi was thwarted by the courageous fight put up by our Sindh police led by the courageous Suhai Aziz. I salute the brave officers who were martyred courageously protecting our friends. We honour them.”

Senator Sherry Rehman tweeted: “In the middle of a hard day, Pakistan’s remarkable women rise to be the silver lining. So proud of Suhai Aziz, the woman who fearlessly spearheaded the vanguard of the successful police operation against terrorists at Chinese consulate.”

Former minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Ahsan Iqbal said: “Pakistan is proud of its brave daughters like Suhai Aziz.”

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Suryakant Agrawal

Nov 24, 2018 09:02am

Kudos to Iron Lady.

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M.Jan

Nov 24, 2018 09:05am

Good on you girl. The nation needs more girls like you.

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Anti-Corruption

Nov 24, 2018 09:18am

Sindh police force has no dearth of brave officers like ASP Suhai. All they need is proper training, equipments, good salary, and most importantly freedom from politicians. Bravo Ms Suhai. We are proud of you.

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Samsher

Nov 24, 2018 09:23am

Number f these types of wonder women makes the grade of a country/nation !

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Hasmukh dave

Nov 24, 2018 09:24am

Salute to brave Lady officer

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AXH

Nov 24, 2018 09:27am

Today's event showed the courage and resolve of our law enforcement agencies. The two martyred officers who laid down their lives protecting the people inside the embassy, the young female officer who engaged the terrorists with her team, the SSU team that took care of the cowards. Hats off and a big salute to the defenders of the mother land.

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Israr Khan Ismailzai

Nov 24, 2018 09:30am

Huge respect for the brave lady.

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Arshad Javed Sandal

Nov 24, 2018 09:34am

Brave ASP Suhai Talpur revised the history of Talpur family. Salute to ASI and Police Jawan whom sacrificed their lives for the sake of Pakistan and its strategy to fight against culprits.

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amer

Nov 24, 2018 09:35am

great news. And thank ya'all for your service.

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Arslan Sheikh

Nov 24, 2018 09:41am

Brilliant!

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Rudraksh

Nov 24, 2018 09:42am

The kind of stories Pakistan needs, stories of courage and leadership. Well done Ms. Suhai.

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Jayant

Nov 24, 2018 09:44am

Salute for the brave lady

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Hani_Layyah

Nov 24, 2018 09:53am

And she breaks stereotype society and earns accolade from nation. .bravo

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Sayyar Khan

Nov 24, 2018 09:56am

Excellent job by all.

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SK (UK)

Nov 24, 2018 09:57am

A well deserved award

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SeshVenkat

Nov 24, 2018 10:05am

Hats off Lady...

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ali ahmed

Nov 24, 2018 10:06am

good work..but all the praised only for her....what about 2 ordinary police personal they sacrificed their life....?

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Dr.M.S.Awan

Nov 24, 2018 10:07am

Entire nation is proud of Suhae Aziz, a young police officer.Thank you Ms Talpur for making your family & us all proud of our Sindh police force.If we have officers like you,I bet we can down all terrorists with in no time.

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JA-Australia

Nov 24, 2018 10:09am

A true hero, this lady.

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Manish

Nov 24, 2018 10:24am

This story is flashed in Indian media also , about this brave lady.
Respects to her.

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M1 Jamal

Nov 24, 2018 10:24am

Pakistan is changing and is proud as the daughters of the nation have also taken responsibility of the security of the country.

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Tahir Wani

Nov 24, 2018 10:34am

Indeed she is a brave young officer.Salute u mam

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Philosopher (From Japan)

Nov 24, 2018 10:44am

Courage. Congrats.

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Khurram

Nov 24, 2018 10:56am

Empower women for betterment of Pakistan.

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Moiz khan

Nov 24, 2018 10:56am

Brave Girl conquers !!

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Asifnaqvi

Nov 24, 2018 11:04am

"Daughter of the east"

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kitkat

Nov 24, 2018 11:06am

Hats off to her bravery.

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Jaffar

Nov 24, 2018 11:12am

Suhai Aziz we are proud of your fearless act, hope this intrepid act will enable more female in all over Pakistan to join specially in this sector.

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Khalid

Nov 24, 2018 11:18am

We are proud of ASP Suhai Aziz and all other Sindh Police officials. Stay blessedly.

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Abbas

Nov 24, 2018 11:20am

True hero Salam beta good job

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Ambikapathi

Nov 24, 2018 11:20am

Sister , wish you all the best through out your carrier .Salute for your brave act.

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IamReal

Nov 24, 2018 11:22am

Proud of you :)

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Tanolion

Nov 24, 2018 11:39am

brave lady .we salute you

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Mohsin

Nov 24, 2018 11:41am

Brilliant and the brave daughter of Pakistan

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Raza

Nov 24, 2018 12:14pm

I think more both of those brave soldiers of police deserve this medal more than anybody else who sacrificed their lives and didn't let the attackers inside the counslate.

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Abdel Rahman

Nov 24, 2018 12:15pm

Well done to the young police officer.

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shakeel ahmad

Nov 24, 2018 12:19pm

They don't take such risks in protecting their own people

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Abhishek

Nov 24, 2018 12:23pm

Great pleasure.

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Ash from the West

Nov 24, 2018 12:44pm

For a change, a very positive news!!!

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Sakthi

Nov 24, 2018 12:46pm

A salute to the brave woman police officer.

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Syed ji

Nov 24, 2018 01:17pm

bravo!!

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edward singh

Nov 24, 2018 01:33pm

A great courageous lady indeed !

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Solomon The King

Nov 24, 2018 01:45pm

Loads of salutes to this lady

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Rana1

Nov 24, 2018 02:13pm

Bravo

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Kas

Nov 24, 2018 02:16pm

More power to Education for girls / Women to reach the highest levels in society in all areas including scientific,law and order, education,architecture, Medicine,literature,media,etc,etc......

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Shazad

Nov 24, 2018 02:18pm

The whole country is proud of her and her team

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chengez

Nov 24, 2018 02:20pm

Pride of Pakistan !!!!

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AZMAT ALI

Nov 24, 2018 02:40pm

Wonder Woman from Pakistan. Bravo !

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Akram

Nov 24, 2018 03:47pm

This is a first; an anti terror operation lead by a courageous female SP. Pakistan is slowly beginning to feel like a Naya Pakistan. This is long overdue and may she be the first of many. She should rise to the top of the police force as it will take a woman to change the demographics of the Pakistani police to look and behave in a more modern manner.

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Ali

Nov 24, 2018 04:40pm

Great Job. A true Inspiration.

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azam khan

Nov 24, 2018 09:06pm

Brave girl ! Pakistan is proud of you.

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Mohan

Nov 25, 2018 11:58am

Way to go, sister!

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khanm

Nov 25, 2018 04:04pm

we always make someone larger than life.. in my opinion, it was an intelligence failure as well as the police... the culprits were roaming around without any fear of being caught... how they managed with so much of arsenal in their backpacks...it is the citizens and police they both have to be vigilant...

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A.M. Khawar

Nov 25, 2018 04:50pm

Bravo Suhai Aziz Talpur. You gave us a sense of pride. Well done.

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Dr Farah Noor

Nov 25, 2018 04:55pm

What great achievement we are proud of you ,the nation needs brave and focused police officers like you
Risking your life making us having a peaceful stay in the city .The Nation salutes you

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Abbi

Nov 25, 2018 06:01pm

Salute to you Suhi... you made us proud !!!!!!!

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Jamil Soomro, New York City

Nov 25, 2018 06:14pm

My congratulations to the bravest of the brave ASP Ms.Suhai Aziz Talpur.An outstanding example for others to follow
her in the Sindh Police Force.

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iqbal

Nov 25, 2018 09:29pm

Hope other families learn from this and send their daughters to higher education.

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Byte Kite

Nov 26, 2018 12:02am

Brave Plice Officer with quick presence of mind to react quickly.

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Saad

Nov 26, 2018 01:47am

why there is no praise and media limelight for 2 police men who embraced martyrdom and all other police men and Rangers personnel that actually engaged and eliminated the terrorists

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Changez Khan

Nov 26, 2018 03:03am

Nation is proud of you Suhai. Job well-done.

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zia

Nov 26, 2018 04:20am

Seems she is not wearing bullet proof jacket.

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Vishnu

Nov 26, 2018 04:52am

This is the face we want to see of Pakistan

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Ali Kazmi

Nov 26, 2018 08:21am

Yesterday we heard about our brave minister Faisal Wavda and now this brave lady. As they say, when the going gets tough the tough get going. So proud of my country and my city.

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Peru

Nov 26, 2018 08:41am

Her bravery and courage has won praise from Indian media , salute her.

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Rajendra

Nov 26, 2018 09:39am

Proud of you strong woman and best wishes from India.

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Anonymouseeeee

Nov 26, 2018 11:18am

Well done young lady. You’ve made us all proud as Pakistanis.

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Mike

Nov 26, 2018 12:05pm

Well done young lady. All those posting here should send their daughters and sisters to join the force. The lady looks calm and confident.

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ABL

Nov 26, 2018 12:23pm

Brave father's brave daughter! Just imagine, if only 10% of all fathers in our country are brave enough to send their daughters to higher education and then to public service, we will be totally a different nation altogether. Very inspiring!

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Waseem

Nov 26, 2018 12:47pm

Praise for her, such kind of ladies can show that we give opportunities for talented and strong women and we respect our women. But before her response the police officers guarding the consulate need more appreciation and they deserve more than this police officer. They gave their lives for the safety of others. Please don’t ignore the those who are at the front and give all what they have. There should be an article on them and also appreciation and support from government. Love live Pakistan.